Tommy Callaghan

Ireland

Sports Editor at Leinster Leader

Sports Editor of the Leinster Leader. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Articles

COMMENT: Lots to be pleased with as Kildare footballers head back to Croker

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

Even the rain, torrential rain at that, could not dampen proceedings at Cedral St Conleth's Park, as Kildare, at the third attempt this season, finally got the better of neighbours Offaly and with the win qualify for the semi-final of the Tailteann Cup where they will play Fermanagh this Sunday in Croke Park. It was, without doubt, The Lilies best display of the season, against one of the strongest sides they have met all year.
All that happened when Kildare edged Offaly in Newbridge

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

Kildare 1-17Offaly 0-19It may have taken three attempts but Saturday's one point win over neighbours, Offaly, was certainly a sweet one and with it comes a place in the Tailteann Cup semi-final and a date in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.
'That game will stand to us' says Kildare manager after thrilling win

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

A game in slippy conditions, our football wasn't perfect at times but we showed great character again, mental strength came out when Offaly were throwing everything at us for the that last ten minutes or so, delighted with the win, we have five (wins) from five so far this year playing at home, delighted with that and really looking forward to the semi-final. The words of Kildare manager, Brian Flanagan, following his side's one point over Offaly in Newbridge on Saturday evening.
In this week's Leinster Leader

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

Kildare advance to Tailteann Cup semi-final after one point win over Offaly: extensive report, reaction and comment. Dublin end Kildare hurlers season with defeat in Liam McCarty Cup last twelve clash. Ladies fall to Meath. Camogie side no match for Carlow. No way to treat Joe McDonagh Cup finalists (Tommy Callaghan). Lots to be pleased about as Kildare head back to Croker. Ardclough hurlers win league finals on the double, along with Sarsfields and Leixlip, full reports and picture coverage.
Kildare draw Fermanagh in Tailteann semi-final

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

Double header in Croke Park this Sunday Kildare have been drawn to play Fermanagh in the semi-final of the Tailteann Cup with Wicklow playing Limerick in the second semi.
Kildare advance to Tailteann Cup semi-final

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

In front of an attendance 11,500 at Cedral St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, in this the second game of a double-header Kildare advanced to the semi-final of the Tailteann following a one point win over Offaly after an excellent game that went right down to the wire. Kildare led at the break by two points, 1-7 to 0-8, the goal in the 22 minute from wing-back James McGrath and it could have been two after Alex Beirne saw his goal-bound effort come off the butt of the post earlier.
Shock at claim of 50 cars clamped in this Kildare town in one day

2 weeks ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

The latest Kildare GAA County Board meeting heard claims that 50 or more cars were clamped during a recent game at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge. County Board meetings, once monthly, now a few short of a dozen in the year, and one just never knows what will come up. Some items have about as much relevance to Kildare County Board as a wet Bank Holiday Monday has with the previous GAA day's action and results.
Kildare name same startaing XV for Liam McCarthy Cup clash

2 weeks ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

Brian Dowling and his management have named their side to take on Dublin in the pre quarter-final of the Liam McCarthy Cup, a game that throws-in at Cedral St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, 4 pm, on Saturday (14 June). Another massive game for The Lilies following their brilliant win in the final of the Joe McDonagh just last Sunday. Although with numerous positional changes, it is the same starting XV that were successful last week.
Kildare GAA: Philie McMahon to take over Naas

2 weeks ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

Former Dublin star, Philie McMahon, is expeted to be named as the new manager of Kildare county champions Naas. Naas have been without a manager following the resignation of Joe Murphy, who left the club to take ove his native Carlow, some weeks ago. Naas, will be aiming to make it five senior county titles in a row this year and if the appointment is confirmed, it will certainly be a major appointment for the club.
Uachtaráin under fire at Kildare Co Board meeting and clampers come to town

2 weeks ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

From expressing unhappiness with An tUachtaráin, to a concern over cars being clamped; a call for two referees to oversee games and a worry that new rules on club trustees were being forced on clubs at a pace that is proving challenging, to say the least. Yes you guessed it. Another all-encompassing gathering of the grassroots of Kildare GAA club. County Board meetings, once monthly, now a few short of a dozen in the year, and one just never knows what will come up.